Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies
Program Quick Facts
Program Length
68 Credit HoursDescription
The online Doctor of Psychology - Criminology and Justice Studies degree has been designed by the faculty of the University of the Rockies to aid its students in developing the knowledge that is needed for implementing cutting-edge theories of criminal behavior to real-world issues.
This online phd in psychology degree program offers its students a myriad of courses and seminars that focus on law enforcement and corrections, such as:
- Correctional Philosophies & Strategies
- Law & Society
- Traditional Criminological Theories
- Applied Research in Organizational Leadership
- Statistics & Psychometrics
- Theories & Techniques of Counseling & Psychotherapy
During the course of this online criminal justice degree program, students will investigate the various processes that are in place in today's correctional system as well as the understanding needed to ensure due process.
As students work with experts in the field to gain a solid base of understanding of the difference between crimes as well as locate them with any social and economic context.
Graduates of this online degree program will a have gained from this Doctoral program's in-depth curriculum the knowledge that is needed for opening the doors to a number of careers in the criminal justice system, in designing and steering public policy, and in scholarly research at the highest level.
All applicants must have a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission